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Starlight Inn La Brea

2.5 star property
Hotel in Los Angeles with free parking

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Starlight Inn La Brea sits just minutes from the University of Southern California, offering travelers the essentials they need. The property provides in-room WiFi for staying connected, self-parking for those with vehicles, and staff at the front desk around the clock.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Jetted bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, Jetted Tub

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Jetted bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1830 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90019-5413

What's nearby

  • Olympia Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Miracle Mile Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • El Rey Theater - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Crypto.com Arena - 7 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Universal Studios Hollywood - 13 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

  • Expo/La Brea Station - 3 min drive
  • Los Angeles Cal State Station - 26 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Leo's Taco Truck - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jurassic Magic - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪LA BREA - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Starlight Inn La Brea

Hotel near The Grove
Close to Wilshire Boulevard, Starlight Inn La Brea has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Starlight Inn La Brea offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • 39-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Starlight Inn La Brea Hotel
Starlight Inn La Brea Los Angeles
Starlight Inn La Brea Hotel Los Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Is Starlight Inn La Brea pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Starlight Inn La Brea?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Starlight Inn La Brea?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Starlight Inn La Brea located?

Located in Mid City, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of La Brea Tar Pits, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and Petersen Automotive Museum. Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and Wilshire Boulevard are also within 3 mi (5 km). Expo/La Brea Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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Starlight Inn La Brea Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 306 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 306 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 306 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 306 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 85 out of 306 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lashornda

Liked: Cleanliness
It was great thanks for tha hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Trina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ray

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk attendant could not speak English. The card did not work when I got to my room. Tough neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ubaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dainha

Liked: Amenities
It was small but clean and good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place to stay.

Good place to stay in. Comfortable and quiet neighborhood. Close to activities and tourist areas.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cannot believe I was staying at this dirty ass room for 140$
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franklin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best hotel in California

Manager friendly good vibes Good prices
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing motel ! And safe area!parking❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived at 7:30 and they said the room was not ready and to come back in an hour. I returned an hour later to see that they barely knocked on the door to get the people out and clean. Still not ready by 9:45pm. No parking, dirty place, and sketchy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shelby A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great stay

personnel was very accommodating, room is good, parking is very safe, had a good comfortable stay, will definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quality hotel between downtown and Venice beach good food in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It seems like there is jumping and running upstairs on 2nd level!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay for the price and location and the guy working in the checking, I believe his name was Kenny was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean & private.

Clean place, parking lot is small but is inside the hotel so gives more safety, room was clean , very nice place to stay for vacation, I would definitely come back on my next vacation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhianon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy check in and check out. Also had parking available which was a huge plus
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy in out parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Mélanie Repeta

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Many thing loke the room not cleaning , the safe
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone is nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eldon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You can see a lot of pride in ownership everything was clean and well kept
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Easy midnight check in. Quite and feels safe. Sub par room, but you get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Avery

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Herion hooker motel at a modern hotel price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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